The distance between Tokyo and Tohoku is around 440km (274 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Tokyo to Tohoku by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Furukawa.
Fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Akita (AXT) then take the train to Innai.
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Take the bus to Iwaki Yoshima and then to Sendai Station then take a taxi to Tōhoku region.
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There are several options for getting from Tokyo to Tohoku by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥26,285 ($190) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,380 ($200).
The distance between Tokyo and Tohoku is around 440km (274 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 576km (358 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Tokyo and Tohoku by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tokyo to Tohoku is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ¥27,380 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Tokyo and Tohoku, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥26,285 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tokyo and Tohoku. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Tokyo to Tohoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Furukawa and Naruko Gotenyu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Tokyo and Tohoku. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tokyo and Tohoku. We recommend that you take the train to Furukawa. instead which will take 3h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tokyo to Tohoku. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Akita (AXT) then take the train to Innai. instead which will take 4h 60m.
The closest major airport to Tohoku is Misawa Airport (MSJ) (MSJ) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Tohoku. Aomori Airport (AOJ) (AOJ) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Tokyo and Tohoku. The distance is around 451km (280 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tokyo to Tohoku is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ¥27,380 ($200).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 35m | ¥27,380($200) | hourly | 440km (274 miles) |
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 4h 60m | ¥41,615($305) | every 3 hours | 652km (405 miles) |
Fly to Odate Noshiro (ONJ), train | 5h 60m | ¥52,020($380) | every 3 hours | 792km (492 miles) |
Plane, Train and Taxi | 3h 55m | ¥44,765($325) | every 4 hours | 484km (301 miles) |
Bus and Taxi + 1 similar | 7h 5m | ¥26,830($195) | every 4 hours | 447km (277 miles) |
Bus and Train | 10h 20m | ¥26,285($190) | once daily | 545km (339 miles) |
Drive | 5h 25m | ¥6,845($50) | on demand | 451km (280 miles) |
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JR Bus Tōhoku
Yamako Bus
The following major airports near Tohoku offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.